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Basket-of-gold

Aurinia saxatilis
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Basket-of-gold

Basket-of-gold is one of those plants that loves to grow in the least likely of place -- cracks between paving stones, the edge of gravel paths and patios, rocky outcroppings, between the stacked stones of a retaining wall, and more. It loves a baked spot with excellent drainage but will struggle in hot, humid areas and tends not to do well in the South.

But where it does well, it's a showstopper. It will reseed prolifically in other little cracks, filling an area each spring with dazzling neon yellows. After it finishes blooming the grayish green foliage makes an attractive mat in the perennial garden.

Light:
Sun
Zones:
3-7
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Height:
6-15 inches tall
Plant Width:
12-18 inches wide
Landscape Uses:
Containers, Beds & Borders, Slopes, Groundcover
Special Features:
Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Wet Soil, Deer Resistant

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(Aurinia 'Citrina') grows 10 to 15 inches tall and has lemon yellow flowers. Zones 3-7
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(Aurinia 'Compacta') grows 8 to 10 inches tall and bears clear yellow blooms. Zones 3-7
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Plant It With


Verbena

Homestead Purple verbena looks especially stunning when paired with the brilliant yellow mounds of basket-of-gold.

Phlox

Creeping phlox blooms in spring with basket-of-gold and teams beautifully with the silvery foliage of basket-of-gold after it is done blooming.

Rock cress

Purple rock cress makes a great partner with basket-of-gold, cascading over a low retaining wall or in the rock garden.

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Seed
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